by Andi | Dec 16, 2014 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
Yesterday afternoon, I had the honor of visiting Brackett’s Farm – a beautiful old plantation, where they are hoping to find researchers who will help them tell the stories of the people enslaved there. They invited my friend Lynn Rainville to visit,... by Andi | Dec 15, 2014 | Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
This little Christmas tree is sitting on my desk this morning, a reminder from P that the holidays are with us, that joy is there even beneath the piles of work. A gift of promise and hope from the man who loves me best. I adore it. Every tinsly, sparkling,... by Andi | Dec 13, 2014 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
Folks, my friend Wendy Ortiz has given me a FREE download code to get her critically-acclaimed memoir Excavation. I’ll be choosing one winner for this code from anyone who comments on this page. You can read more about Wendy and her amazing book in this... by Andi | Dec 12, 2014 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
This morning, I have just come off a call with one of the members of our Painted Steps Writers’ Group, and I’m energized about the way words and creativity are active in the world. Combine that with the joy that is reading Anne Lamott’s Small... by Andi | Dec 11, 2014 | Written and Wrought
When I read at night, I’ve found I have this pattern . . . I finish a chapter wide awake, but when I’m about 2 pages into a new chapter, I’m asleep. Something about the signal of a break in the story gives me permission to doze off, I think. You...